Range Shepherd & Lambing Specialist - Housing Included

H2ajobs; Lakeview (CA); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided on site

Range transportation support

Resumo da oferta

Western Range Association and its member ranches are seeking a livestock herder committed to good animal husbandry. Duties include guiding and caring for large flocks, assisting in lambing, and maintaining water and feed on expansive ranges.

The role requires working mainly on the range, living in employer-provided housing, and following safety and animal welfare standards. On-call shifts may apply to ensure round-the-clock coverage.

Qualificações

• 3 months experience with large flocks (800-1000 head)
• Ability to identify signs of labor and assist during birth
• Ability to properly constrain ewes and graft orphan lambs

Responsabilidades

• Move pregnant ewes to lambing grounds and assist during labor
• Identify potential labor complications and assist at difficult births
• Provide water and maintenance for troughs and water lines, haul water if needed
• Provide supplement feed when forage is insufficient
• Disperse livestock to improve bonding and reduce overcrowding
• Protect lambs and ewes during labor from predators
• Move ewes and lambs to summer range grounds
• Assist with branding, castration, vaccinating, tagging, and worming

Conhecimentos

Livestock handling

Herding & restraint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Western Range Association and its member ranches are seeking a livestock herder committed to good animal husbandry. Duties include guiding and caring for large flocks, assisting in lambing, and maintaining water and feed on expansive ranges.

The role requires working mainly on the range, living in employer-provided housing, and following safety and animal welfare standards. On-call shifts may apply to ensure round-the-clock coverage.